The different Volunteer Overseas and Cross Culture Training to work abroad in Thailand

Training for volunteer work abroad in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos

Volunteer Judith from the UK: ‘‘I was advised to go on the 3-day training program. To be honest, I did not want to go. Why would I want to travel from Bangkok to North Thailand when my placement was in the south? The course was a baptism of fire. We were expected to learn some useful phrases, introduce ourselves to Thai people, and lastly, teach a short lesson to novice monks at a temple school! The staffs are dedicated to their projects and managed to work us hard while still having a lot of fun. In the end, I was well-impressed. Thank you Openmind Projects. You deserve your success!'’
 

International volunteering overseas , how to succeed

A ‘global mindset’, an open mind, is what you need to be successful in a global world. It means capable of adjusting to different environments and to have the ability to work effectively with international colleagues. This ‘global mindset’ depends on intellectual, psychological, as well as social skills factors. Without a global mindset, it is very difficult to deal with cultural difference, international and unexpected situations. Having a global mindset, an open mind, is vital for anyone interested in an international job!
  Your first step is to join Openmind Projects abroad volunteer training in Thailand!

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Every month OpenmindProjects arranges a 3-day volunteer work abroad and cross culture training program for volunteers and travelers at our Volunteer and Training Center in Nong Khai, Thailand. The objective of our volunteer training is to help you become a successful volunteer and to help you to use your special volunteer talents in a new culture. A successful volunteer abroad brings not only his/her technical skills but also social and cross-cultural skills, curiosity, self confidence, and patience. Our training is focused on boosting these skills and your feeling comfortable overseas, your self-confidence even when out of your comfort zone.

What is so special about our volunteer work abroad training in Thailand?

During our volunteer overseas training, we'll discuss Southeast Asian culture, language, dress, and social codes together with local people! You will be immersed in the local culture on the very first day by interacting and meeting with the people you will work with. Our learning philosophy for local students is activity based "learning by doing" and that is exactly how our volunteer overseas training program at Openmind Projects is designed. This volunteer training is a must for volunteers to ensure a fun and successful stay. It is highly recommended by past volunteers and also by local authorities, schools, national parks.

 

Volunteer Anita from Australia: ‘‘I initially was not keen on doing the 3-day training in NongKhai. Thank goodness I did because it was here that occurred to me on what an amazing experience this trip was going to be. We were also given the tasks of applying our new learned Thai language at the local food shops and markets. These experiences proved to be invaluable. All of the information we all received was both incredibly interesting, motivational and very useful.’’

Your volunteer work abroad training

The Openmind Projects volunteer abroad training style

1. Our volunteer training is activity based, instead of simply listening, you learn by interacting and communicating with local people.
2. You learn about Southeast Asian culture, important "do's and don'ts", and the values behind, how to greet people, how to dress, and more.
3. You learn basic Thai / Lao language skills. You get an opportunity to use these skills immediately by ordering food at restaurants, going shopping, and introducing yourself to local people.
4. You learn basic Thai / Lao language skills. You get an opportunity to use these skills immediately by ordering food at restaurants, going shopping, and introducing yourself to local people.
5. Before arrival you get our OpenmindProjects Volunteer Handbooks online giving you a chance to in advance for
6. your volunteer overseas experience. You can buy hardcopies at our volunteer training center.
7. On the final day, we practice what you learned during the volunteer training in a real situation!
8. And you will receive our Volunteer Training Certificate.

Volunteer Jorinde from Germany. ‘‘I highly recommend the 3-day training to anyone volunteering. It gave me a great insight into Thai culture and language. For me, it was very useful since I had never been to Thailand before, but if you already have, I still highly recommend it. Enjoy!’’

Learning by doing", that is how our popular volunteer overseas training program at OpenmindProjects is designed
    

Your Volunteer Overseas Training in Thailand Dates, 2012 and 2013 

2012
January 4
February 1
February 29
March 28
April 11, (Thai school holidays)
May 2
June 6
July 11
August 15
September 26 (October Thai school holidays)
October 31
December 5
 
2013
January 9
February 6
February 27
March  27
April 18 (Thai school holidays)
May 8
June 5
July 3
August 31
September 25
October 17 (Thai school holidays)
November 6
December 4